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EnglishTurkey Exported $178 Million Worth of Pistachios Last Year
Turkey generated $178.2 million in revenue from pistachio exports to 94 countries in 2025, despite adverse weather conditions such as agricultural frost and drought.
???? Pistachio Export Figures by Year
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2023: $150.9 million
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2024: $229.7 million
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2025: $178.2 million
Although 2025 was considered an “off year” for production, export performance remained resilient.
???? Top Export Destinations
The leading countries for Turkish pistachio exports in 2025 were:
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Italy: $55.7 million
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Germany: $28.0 million
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Kazakhstan: $11.1 million
Italy remained Turkey’s largest pistachio export market.
????️ Rainfall Brings Hope for the New Harvest
Faruk Akbaş, President of the Turkish Pistachio Producers’ Central Union, emphasized that pistachios are not only an agricultural product but also a key source of income for thousands of families and a strategic export item for Turkey.
Commenting on the export performance, Akbaş stated:
“Reaching $178 million in exports despite drought and frost is a very important and encouraging development for our sector.”
???? Positive Outlook for 2026 Exports
Recent snowfall and rainfall in production regions are expected to boost yields in the upcoming season. Akbaş noted:
“We have entered an ‘on year’ for pistachio production. Favorable weather conditions are expected to increase output and significantly contribute to higher export figures in 2026.”
Efforts to expand exports and access new international markets are ongoing.
???? Date (EN): January 15, 2026
???? Source: Anadolu Agency (AA)
???? Editor’s Note: ASM Global Foreign Trade
